Louisiana
vsMaine
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Louisiana | Metric | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| 12.57¢/kWh | Residential | 27.78¢/kWh |
| 11.20¢/kWh | Commercial | 20.96¢/kWh |
| 6.23¢/kWh | Industrial | 15.50¢/kWh |
| #4 | Price Rank | #46 |
| 4.1% | Renewable % | 53.8% |
Generation Mix
Louisiana
Coal
3.7%Gas
75.5%Nuclear
14.7%Hydro
0.9%Solar
1.2%Maine
Coal
0.2%Gas
43.7%Hydro
19.5%Wind
16.7%Solar
6.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.57¢/kWh. The difference is 15.21¢/kWh between the two states. Louisiana ranks #4 and Maine ranks #46 cheapest among all states.
Louisiana gets 4.1% of electricity from renewables, while Maine gets 53.8%. Maine leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.